Recap: NHSA in Slice of Culture on City of Water Day and Protecting the Hudson River
Last month, the North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) joined the Hoboken community at City of Water Day and sat down with Slice of Culture to talk about why the event — and the Hudson River itself — matter so much to our region. With the day now behind us, we wanted to recap the conversation and share what NHSA set out to accomplish.
City of Water Day was a chance for NHSA to meet residents at the waterfront and make our mission tangible. Our objectives for the day were straightforward. We wanted to help the public understand how wastewater treatment and green infrastructure protect the Hudson River, show how our flood mitigation investments are paying off, and give everyone practical ways to help keep the system healthy.
In the interview, NHSA leadership put climate change at the center of that mission. “Every project that we've worked on in probably the last 10 to 15 years now has had climate change at the forefront of it,” said Don Conger, authority engineer at the NHSA. He also pointed to the results, noting the Authority has seen “an 88% reduction in the flooding in Hoboken.”
The conversation also carried a message NHSA wanted the public to take home. “Don't flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet. No grease. No fats, oils, or grease down your sink or toilet,” said Omar Vicioso, NHSA's Director of Communications and Chief of Staff. His invitation to families captured the spirit of the day: “Enjoy the Hudson River and be mindful about the Hudson River.”
From proper disposal of household waste to preventing pollution before it reaches the river, City of Water Day reinforced what NHSA works toward all year: resilient infrastructure and an informed community that work together to keep our waterways healthy. Our thanks to Slice of Culture for helping us share that story.
Read the full Slice of Culture article: ‘Enjoy The Hudson River And Be Mindful’: Why Hoboken’s City Of Water Day Matters For Climate Change Awareness